I really enjoyed this book because it doesn't have too many details that would be overwhelming for young readers. Can they find it in time to help Morgan save Camelot before they must return home in the Magic Tree House? Their challenge is to find one more special writing to help Morgan, a magical librarian from the time of Camelot. They arrive in the year 1906 right before the big earthquake! Jack and Annie look down at their clothes and realize they are dressed exactly as other children would be dressed living in 1906! All of a sudden, the ground begins to shake and tremble, and the big earthquake is moving through San Francisco! The children must be brave and help others along the way as they complete a special challenge.

Jack and Annie have a new adventure ahead of them as the Magic Tree House whisks them away to San Francisco, California. I think these books are great learning and literary tools. But what make them so unique is they are full of historical and non-historical information while being plot driven! This book particularly tells of the Civil War in a kid friendly way that a kid would also find intriguing. These books are short and easy reads for chapter books. I also enjoy the occasional illustration to give us a visual. This book's story line is great with a brilliant plot twist at the end.

I think the level of research and detail that goes into each book is truly incredible. I used to picture me and my brother as Jack and Annie. My dad used to read them to me and my twin brother before bed when we were little. But the children stay longer and make an amazing and surprising discovery. By following Clara's requests, Jack realizes this is the first writing Morgan needs in order to save Camelot. They meet the famous Clara Barton, the famous civil war nurse, and do their best to help her heal wounded soldiers. Jack and Annie are in search of a specific kind of writing, 'something to learn' and wish to go to the Civil War. Magic Treehouse #21 Civil War on Sunday by Mary Pope Osborne is the first of a four books in volume 6 of the Magic Tree House Series.

Magic Tree House by Mary Pope Osborne